Meaning

Primary

Gale

Alternatives

Strong Wind, Fresh Breeze

Word Type

noun

Explanation

A rapid wind is a gale or a strong wind.

Reading

しっぷう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)
はやて
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

真っ黒な犬が、疾風のように河原を駆け抜けていった。

The black dog ran through the river bed like a gust of wind.

Kanji Composition